Reflections of Ireland

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Ireland
PatriciaTunison Preston
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Ireland is an experience different for ' every person, a place where the imagination reigns supreme, where the soul can bask in nature's beauty, where the urge to sing or hum a lilting tune is irresistible, and where peace pervades the air.
Reflections of Ireland takes a refreshing look at this diminutive but influential island. It considers the forces that have shaped the land and the history that has made its mark on the countryside. But, along with the richness of the Irish past, this book paints a portrait of Ireland today- a vital member of the European Community, but still an uncomplicated land of small and accessible cities, fertile farms, rugged coasts, rock-strewn hills, cloud-capped mountains, lake-rimmed boglands, medieval castles, whitewashed cottages, nomadic sheep, herds of meandering dairy cows, ever<hanging weather, and so much more.
This book focuses on the essence of Ireland - the ancient Gaelic language, time-honored... Tovább

Fülszöveg

Ireland
PatriciaTunison Preston
% m
u
Ireland is an experience different for ' every person, a place where the imagination reigns supreme, where the soul can bask in nature's beauty, where the urge to sing or hum a lilting tune is irresistible, and where peace pervades the air.
Reflections of Ireland takes a refreshing look at this diminutive but influential island. It considers the forces that have shaped the land and the history that has made its mark on the countryside. But, along with the richness of the Irish past, this book paints a portrait of Ireland today- a vital member of the European Community, but still an uncomplicated land of small and accessible cities, fertile farms, rugged coasts, rock-strewn hills, cloud-capped mountains, lake-rimmed boglands, medieval castles, whitewashed cottages, nomadic sheep, herds of meandering dairy cows, ever<hanging weather, and so much more.
This book focuses on the essence of Ireland - the ancient Gaelic language, time-honored traditions, intriguing legends, world-class literature, foot-tapping music, and a pervasive affinity with sport and camaraderie. But, above all, this book is about getting to know Ireland's open-hearted, good-humored people. Each page is as warm and friendly as a cup of tea by the fireside or a visit to a local pub.
Indeed, Reflections of Ireland is a lively and loving reflection of Ireland as it is today - shaped by the past, reveling in the present, and looking forward to the future. Vissza